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September 2013

Chris Hedges explains why the United States loves guns; John Lorinc studies the world’s best-performing retirement fund; Dan Werb explores a new way of thinking about injection drug use; Drew Nelles relives the accident that paralyzed his best friend; Emily Landau reviews David Rakoff’s posthumous novel; Alexandra Kimball ponders model Coco Rocha…

A black and white photo of a man with a puzzle piece tattoo on the back of his neck
Memoir / November 2023 / September 2013

Body and Soul

November 25, 2023November 27, 2023 - by Drew Nelles

Dan was the most physical person I knew. Then he broke his neck

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Illustration by Kyle Metcalf
September 2013

What We Can Learn from Ontario Teachers about Building Better Pensions

September 26, 2013April 13, 2020 - by John Lorinc

They have the world’s best-performing retirement fund. Is it a model for the rest of us?

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Illustration by Byron Eggenschwiler
September 2013

The Fix

September 19, 2013April 13, 2020 - by Dan Werb

A new way of thinking about the intractable problem of injection drug use

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Photograph by Natasha V.
September 2013

Vigilante Nation

September 12, 2013April 13, 2020 - by Chris Hedges

Why the United States loves guns

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"Game Theories," by Clive Thompson (June 2004)
Business / September 2013

Play Money

September 4, 2013July 1, 2020 - by Clive Thompson

The rise of virtual economics

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Education / September 2013

The Birth of Sex Ed

September 3, 2013August 28, 2017 - by The Walrus

Pure books on avoided subjects

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Poetry / September 2013

The Last Matador

August 29, 2013July 20, 2017 - by Adam Sol

It is good to be finished, finally. I am relieved. The protesters and politicians have their points, and if a certain species of man is allowed to fade into extinction …

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Science / September 2013

Masters of the Universe

August 28, 2013March 9, 2021 - by Craille Maguire Gillies

Who will call the shots at the world’s leading institute for physics?

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September 2013

Reel Poor

August 27, 2013April 5, 2017 - by Simon Lewsen

Two new Canadian features cast an unsentimental eye on poverty

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Illustration by Thomas Libetti
September 2013 / Society

Modelling Agency

August 22, 2013April 13, 2020 - by Alexandra Kimball

Coco Rocha’s contradictions are changing the power dynamics of fashion

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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